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Priority Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
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A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$37,957 / year median in Utah
+36% projected growth
Job Description
Are you the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, enjoys hands-on patient care, and takes pride in delivering exceptional veterinary medicine? Priority Pet Care Veterinary Hospital is looking for compassionate, dependable Veterinary Assistants to join our privately owned urgent care team. You'll be an essential member of our veterinary team, assisting with examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures while helping pets receive high-quality care when they need it most. Every day is different in urgent care, giving you the opportunity to expand your technical skills while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional medicine and outstanding client care. We are hiring both full-time and part-time Veterinary Assistants. Clinic hours are Friday through Tuesday, 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. Because we provide urgent care services when many primary care hospitals are closed, all candidates must be available to work every Saturday and Sunday . Why Join Priority Pet Care? Privately owned urgent care hospital Emergency-level medicine without overnight shifts Collaborative team that values communication and accountability Opportunity to build and expand your technical skills Cross-training opportunities to become a well-rounded team member More time focused on quality patient care Weekend medicine with a predictable schedule Growing hospital with opportunities for advancement What You'll Do Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures Safely restrain canine and feline patients Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics Administer medications as directed Prepare patients and equipment for medical procedures Obtain high-quality digital and dental radiographs Monitor anesthesia and assist with patient recovery (based on experience) Educate clients on medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions Maintain accurate medical records Assist with daily opening and closing responsibilities Maintain a clean, organized hospital through stocking, cleaning, and general maintenance Cross-train to support other areas of the hospital as needed